New P-8A training centre opens
A new P-8A Poseidon training centre has opened at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, where the US Navy is preparing for the arrival of the P-8 aircraft in 2017. Boeing announced the opening of the new facility on 21 October.
The centre houses a complete training system that uses simulators and classroom-based materials to train pilots and mission crew to operate the aircraft, its sensors, communications and weapons systems without relying on live flights.
The aircrew training devices installed at Whidbey Island have the same configuration as the aircraft that will be stationed there next year.
Tom Shadrach, Boeing P-8 program manager, training systems and government services, said: ‘Integrated, ground-based training is critical to US Navy operations. This new facility will help to effectively and efficiently train aircrews before they ever leave the ground.’
Boeing is on contract to modify and provide updates to the training devices over the next three years. The company also provides P-8A aircrew training devices, electronic classrooms and courseware for the navy at its Integrated Training Center at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, where aircrews began training in early 2012.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from I/ITSEC 2016 Show News
-
![I/ITSEC 2016: NATO accreditation for JTAC technology (video)]()
I/ITSEC 2016: NATO accreditation for JTAC technology (video)
SimCentric Technologies has received NATO acreditiation for its Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) simulation software which utilises VBS 3. Shephard spoke with Adam Easton, CEO …
-
![I/ITSEC 2016: VT MÄK selection]()
I/ITSEC 2016: VT MÄK selection
CM Labs Simulations has announced that VT MÄK has selected its Vortex Studio Essentials to power high-fidelity vehicle simulation in their new VR-Engage multi-role virtual …
-
![I/ITSEC 2016: US Navy training for new platforms (video)]()
I/ITSEC 2016: US Navy training for new platforms (video)
The US Navy is continuing to field new training systems to get solors and other personnel up to speed with new platforms, such as the …
-
![I/ITSEC 2016: Projection meets audio advancements in simulation (video)]()
I/ITSEC 2016: Projection meets audio advancements in simulation (video)
Projection experts Barco showcased its exhibit the newest member to its 4K UHD laser phosphor projector family at I/ITSEC in Orlando. The company also demonstrated its …
-
![I/ITSEC 2016: Barco unveils the F70]()
I/ITSEC 2016: Barco unveils the F70
Although seen by Shephard in 2015 in a whisper suite, I/ITSEC 2016 saw Barco unveil its F70 4K projector to the public. The laser phosphor …
-
![I/ITSEC 2016: Highlights from the simulation and training industry (video)]()
I/ITSEC 2016: Highlights from the simulation and training industry (video)
The Shephard team has been at I/ITSEC in Orlando all week covering the simulation and training industry. Beth Maundrill, staff reporter at Shephard Media, and …
